Posted by Dinah on February 28, 2002, at 8:24:28
In reply to Self Acceptance, posted by Roo on February 27, 2002, at 14:03:54
You know, Roo, I really do love these "concept" threads. They really make me think.
I was wondering how I can reconcile the fact that I really do think I am if anything too self-accepting with my periodic shame attacks and my (as Noa so eloquently described it) "flaming amygdala" (sp?) reaction to the slightest hint that I might have been a "bad girl". There is no corresponding need to be a "good girl" just not a bad one.
I've decided I can't reconcile it at all. They must be two different things entirely.
Do you feel that you are generally unaccepting of yourself? Do the critical inner voices seem alien to your basic idea of yourself? Do you feel like you deserve the good things for yourself? I guess what I'm asking is if you feel you are generally lacking in self-acceptance or if you are just having some troubles with those pesky ruminative thoughts.
This really is confusing and my brain is twisting over on itself.
poster:Dinah
thread:18982
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